Engineers who claim to build meaningful systems rarely get the opportunity to prove it. This is that opportunity: consistent deployment cycles, rigorous assessment, and operational AI infrastructure that influences how the federal government functions. No résumé posturing. No abstract problem sets. Only tangible production work, delivered weekly, in high-pressure conditions.
Gauntlet for America is a fully funded, competitive 10-week fellowship that builds AI-native engineering capacity for the United States government. It serves as a high-stakes proving environment for seasoned engineers ready to demonstrate their ability to construct and maintain production-quality AI systems where reliability, security, and measurable impact are non-negotiable.
Fellows deliver weekly shipments, work under continuous evaluation, and train in cohorts with other top-tier engineers. Graduates who complete the program successfully transition into federal GS-12 engineering positions (~$150K + comprehensive federal benefits), contributing to systems that directly affect governmental operations.
The fellowship spans 10 weeks: 3 weeks conducted remotely, then 7 weeks onsite in Austin, Texas. Participants should anticipate a demanding schedule (80–100 hours/week) structured to accelerate skill acquisition, performance signal, and professional trajectory.
Program Outcomes:
- 10+ production-grade AI systems delivered throughout the fellowship
- Immediate placement into federal engineering positions (GS-12 level, ~$160K–$200K+ based on background + full benefits)
- Contribution to mission-critical systems that shape how the U.S. government designs and deploys technology
- Access to a network of AI-native engineers working at the leading edge of public sector technology
If you are prepared to be judged on your output — not your pedigree — submit your application now.
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